Jessica's Recommendations
Sightseeing
This place is a must-visit! It's a great spot for photos and you can rent a canoe and ride around the canals. This is a very calm, quiet place with beautiful views!
Tip: It's walking distance to many restaurants and to the Venice Pier!
947 locals recommend
Venice Canals
This place is a must-visit! It's a great spot for photos and you can rent a canoe and ride around the canals. This is a very calm, quiet place with beautiful views!
Tip: It's walking distance to many restaurants and to the Venice Pier!
Beautiful beach with hippie vibes! Rent a bike at Jay's Bike Rentals or simply walk around Venice Boardwalk and shop for fun LA souvenirs!
This is the ideal place to catch the sunrise or sunset!
1387 locals recommend
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkBeautiful beach with hippie vibes! Rent a bike at Jay's Bike Rentals or simply walk around Venice Boardwalk and shop for fun LA souvenirs!
This is the ideal place to catch the sunrise or sunset!
I highly recommend doing the ferris wheel ride. It has the most stunning views for photos. You won't regret it!
Oh and the street churros are pretty good too!
94 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierI highly recommend doing the ferris wheel ride. It has the most stunning views for photos. You won't regret it!
Oh and the street churros are pretty good too!
No explanation needed for this place. Malibu is magical. Check out the hikes around this place, some have waterfalls at the end!
23 locals recommend
Malibu Pier
23000 California 1No explanation needed for this place. Malibu is magical. Check out the hikes around this place, some have waterfalls at the end!
Great vibes, great food, nice people, amazing views and fun boutique shops! Really cool place to take photos!
334 locals recommend
Manhattan Beach Pier
2 Manhattan Beach BlvdGreat vibes, great food, nice people, amazing views and fun boutique shops! Really cool place to take photos!
Very light hike with amazingg views. Fresh air, friendly people and cute pups! There's even a lighthouse to spot!
16 locals recommend
Ocean Trails Reserve
1 Trump National DrVery light hike with amazingg views. Fresh air, friendly people and cute pups! There's even a lighthouse to spot!
Walk through Hollywood Blvd. and check out the museums along the way. It can get a little crazy but it's worth the trip to check this off the list!
175 locals recommend
Walk Of Fame
6901 Hollywood BlvdWalk through Hollywood Blvd. and check out the museums along the way. It can get a little crazy but it's worth the trip to check this off the list!
If you're looking for a chill bike ride, this place has got some stunning views! Rent a bike from Daniel's (approx. $8-10 an hour) and bike along the Ballona Creek Path towards Playa Del Rey. This bike path is SPECTACULAR with the open beach views. Truly picturesque!
19 locals recommend
Daniel's Bicycle Rentals-Sales
13737 Fiji WayIf you're looking for a chill bike ride, this place has got some stunning views! Rent a bike from Daniel's (approx. $8-10 an hour) and bike along the Ballona Creek Path towards Playa Del Rey. This bike path is SPECTACULAR with the open beach views. Truly picturesque!
Food scene
I love this place for it's gourmet breakfast/brunch items! Try their chicken and biscuits and the shortstack sweet potato pancakes! They also have some vegetarian options.
This place is very close to the Venice Pier and Canals. I suggest you rent a scooter and ride around the neighborhood after a nice meal. :)
25 locals recommend
Nighthawk: Breakfast Bar
417 Washington BlvdI love this place for it's gourmet breakfast/brunch items! Try their chicken and biscuits and the shortstack sweet potato pancakes! They also have some vegetarian options.
This place is very close to the Venice Pier and Canals. I suggest you rent a scooter and ride around the neighborhood after a nice meal. :)
Amazing place for vegetarian/vegan food! I love the decor and vibes here!
175 locals recommend
The Butcher's Daughter
1205 Abbot Kinney BoulevardAmazing place for vegetarian/vegan food! I love the decor and vibes here!
Amazing food with amazing views on the rooftop! This is a great place to grab a drink if you're in downtown LA.
144 locals recommend
Mama Shelter
6500 Selma AveAmazing food with amazing views on the rooftop! This is a great place to grab a drink if you're in downtown LA.
If you're crazy about ice cream like I am, this place is a MUST! There are often lines outside this place because it's the best ice cream in town, hands down! YUM!
189 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
1357 Abbot Kinney BlvdIf you're crazy about ice cream like I am, this place is a MUST! There are often lines outside this place because it's the best ice cream in town, hands down! YUM!
Starbucks
14828 Hawthorne BlvdBrand new Starbucks, walking distance from the place! (outdoor-only)
This place is an obvious must go if you're new to LA. This location in particular is very famous for seeing the planes landing. Excellent spot for capturing cool shots of airplanes!
336 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
13425 Washington BlvdThis place is an obvious must go if you're new to LA. This location in particular is very famous for seeing the planes landing. Excellent spot for capturing cool shots of airplanes!
Best local joint for fresh pressed juices, avocado toast and other breakfast items. Nice low-key spot to do some work and sip on some gourmet coffee.
11 locals recommend
Cafe Solar
6224 W Manchester AveBest local joint for fresh pressed juices, avocado toast and other breakfast items. Nice low-key spot to do some work and sip on some gourmet coffee.
GRANVILLE
12345 Ventura BlvdBest brunch spot in WeHo
Famous Randy's Donut's landmark featured in Hollywood movies. Only a 5 minute walk away to fresh donuts, coffee, and breakfast goodies!
137 locals recommend
Randy's Donuts
805 W Manchester BlvdFamous Randy's Donut's landmark featured in Hollywood movies. Only a 5 minute walk away to fresh donuts, coffee, and breakfast goodies!
Shopping/Eateries
Famous spot for tourists and locals with lots of eateries/boutique shopping! On Friday nights, they have a magnitude of food trucks of different cuisines to try! Great place with colorful murals and chill vibes.
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardFamous spot for tourists and locals with lots of eateries/boutique shopping! On Friday nights, they have a magnitude of food trucks of different cuisines to try! Great place with colorful murals and chill vibes.
Great place for shopping, good restaurants and photos! This place is a must-go during the holidays with lighting and Christmas decor!
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrGreat place for shopping, good restaurants and photos! This place is a must-go during the holidays with lighting and Christmas decor!
Great place for shopping and trying restaurants. Lots of tourists and interesting street performances!
168 locals recommend
Downtown Santa Monica Station
402 Colorado AveGreat place for shopping and trying restaurants. Lots of tourists and interesting street performances!
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveGreat spot for organic/healthy grocery shopping!
Chill Vibes
Grab a fancy drink or coffee at this lovely historic hotel! They usually have live music on the daily, especially Fridays. Tip: Go upstairs to take some fancy pics at the bar. Also, check out the beautiful outdoor courtyard!
211 locals recommend
The Culver Hotel
9400 Culver BlvdGrab a fancy drink or coffee at this lovely historic hotel! They usually have live music on the daily, especially Fridays. Tip: Go upstairs to take some fancy pics at the bar. Also, check out the beautiful outdoor courtyard!
Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific AveGreat place to grab a nice drink, appetizers and catch the sunset!
Hermosa Beach Pier
1 Pier AveTheme Parks
If you're a rollercoaster junkie like me, this place will be heavenly for you! Known for it's extreme rollercoasters, you'll have an adventure-packed day full of fun and thrills! It's about an hour drive and is a full day event. Before you go, I suggest you to check out the Six Flags Magic Mountain park hours on the website. Have fun!
84 locals recommend
Magic Mountain
If you're a rollercoaster junkie like me, this place will be heavenly for you! Known for it's extreme rollercoasters, you'll have an adventure-packed day full of fun and thrills! It's about an hour drive and is a full day event. Before you go, I suggest you to check out the Six Flags Magic Mountain park hours on the website. Have fun!
Iconic Hollywood Themepark. If you just want to walk around and grab a bite, Universal City Walk is a super fun place to hang out - day or night.
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaIconic Hollywood Themepark. If you just want to walk around and grab a bite, Universal City Walk is a super fun place to hang out - day or night.
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrA must-visit!
Trails/Hiking
This is a beautiful recreation park with stunning trees, a lake, creek, waterfall, and an amazing trail. Great for a chill picnic for running!
289 locals recommend
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4100 S La Cienega BlvdThis is a beautiful recreation park with stunning trees, a lake, creek, waterfall, and an amazing trail. Great for a chill picnic for running!
Super popular and famous hiking spot. It's a common spot for LA locals and new visitors.
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveSuper popular and famous hiking spot. It's a common spot for LA locals and new visitors.
Great place to get some fresh air and get a good workout in. Steep stairs and trail lead up to the top of the mountain!
31 locals recommend
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler RoadGreat place to get some fresh air and get a good workout in. Steep stairs and trail lead up to the top of the mountain!
Sports
Catch a football game in a brand new state-of-the-art arena, only a mile away from the Airbnb place!
170 locals recommend
SoFi Stadium
1001 Stadium DrCatch a football game in a brand new state-of-the-art arena, only a mile away from the Airbnb place!
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully Ave"Take me out to the ball game."